This picture is sobering, isn’t it? Hopefully you don’t live near a place with this kind of view 🙁
I was inspired to write this article by an American friend who works in Beijing and recently asked me for advice. His skin is suffering from the pollution there, and he needs […]
Why does skin come in different colors? Why does skin tan in the sun? What makes us get sun spots?
The answer is Melanin, the pigment responsible for our skin color and spots.
Today I will briefly explain the pigmentation process to you. Remember in my last […]
In case you missed yesterday’s post, the Anti-Aging Strategies Recap provides some helpful background for these tips. The Recap is a 1-page summary of everything I’ve talked about so far, and takes about 5-10 minutes to read.
This list is meant for those of […]
Mushrooms in skin care, really? Yes! This might seem strange, but mushrooms offer a FANTASTIC way to boost energy production, which in turn slows down aging.
This past week, I talked about the […]
By now, you know the importance of antioxidants in skin care. Today I want to give you some antioxidant tips and 3 Rules for maximizing their effectiveness.
To refresh your memory, antioxidants are the FIRST line of defense against free radicals (Reactive Oxygen Species).
Skin is ALWAYS under attack […]
Enjoy wine? Like the taste of grapes? Want an excuse to drink more? Good news for you then! Red grapes are a source of one of the most powerful antioxidants around – resveratrol. And it is one of my favorite ingredients – a staple in my skin care […]
To my U.S. readers, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. You’re probably wondering why I named this post ‘The Thanksgiving Vitamin.” (“There’s no such thing as a Thanksgiving vitamin!” you say.)
You’re absolutely right! I just thought it would be appropriate to introduce […]
Are you taking Vitamin E supplements? If yes, excellent! Now you just need some on your skin.
Vitamin E is essential antioxidant #2. He’s the guy who knocks out the Lipid Peroxide radical, and this radical is NOT nice. Lipid Peroxide attacks the lipids in your epidermis.
What’s a Lipid, you ask? A […]
This week is all about vitamins. I’ll be going over the Top 3 you need in your skin care routine: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A.
Today’s topic is Vitamin C. After sunscreen, Vitamin C in skin care products is Priority #2. It should be your new best friend!
Remember […]
The media is always talking about the latest & greatest antioxidant-rich superfood (green tea, acai berries, pomegranate, coffee, etc etc). What’s so great about antioxidants?
In skin care, antioxidants are essential. They neutralize those harmful free radicals and reactive oxygen species that I have gone on and […]